RANGERS' sponsors and business partners have all pledged their continued support despite the club plunging into administration.

Club sponsor Tennent's, vehicle partner Lomond Audi and retail partners JJB Sports plc say they will continue to back the Scottish champions, along with all other partners.

The Ibrox club appointed accountants Duff & Phelps as administrators this week and face an uncertain future as they await the result of a £49m tax case with HMRC.

But they have been given assurances from their main sponsors that they wont be backing out at this stage.

A statement from Tennent's read: "Tennent's has invested in Scottish football for over 35 years, most recently as the main sponsor of Rangers and Celtic.

"As such we are saddened to hear the news that Rangers have gone into administration.

"We are in constant touch with Rangers Football Club during this process and will be in close contact with the club's administrators going forward.

"It is our intention to continue our sponsorship and will keep the situation under review."

Retail giants JJB, who sell all of the club's kit and merchandise, told Rangers' official website: "JJB is extremely proud of its long-standing relationship with Rangers FC and we will continue to work with the club through this process.

"We were saddened to hear of the news that the Rangers FC had entered administration, however the club has our full support and we are in constant dialogue with them during this difficult time.

"We are committed to working with the club, the fans and the administrators to achieve a successful outcome to secure the club's future."

A statement from Lomond Audi read: "Rangers FC have been very open and transparent regarding their current situation.

"Our intention is to continue to support the club through this difficult period in their history."